Day One: Respond to Jim Clyman's comment about why Americans would give up so much and risk so much to move west. George and Jacob Donner and James Reed seem like excellent examples to talk about.
Day Two: Explore the concept of leadership and responsibility in this story. James Reed would be a good person to focus on. Perhaps Margaret Reed or Charles Stanton or Tamsen Donner could be examples.
Day One: Respond to Jim Clyman's comment about why Americans would give up so much and risk so much to move west. George and Jacob Donner and James Reed seem like excellent examples to talk about.
Day Two: Explore the concept of leadership and responsibility in this story. James Reed would be a good person to focus on. Perhaps Margaret Reed or Charles Stanton or Tamsen Donner could be examples.